French Bisque Poupee, Jumeau, Original Costume and Signed "J" Shoes

Lot Number: 
274
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely bisque, very sturdy poupee body, wearing factory-original costume, undergarments, leather boots marked J".
Realized Price: 
$2,700
Presale Estimate: 
1200/1700